Users who have been closely following Microsoft must be knowing that Windows 8 is mainly available in three editions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT. What many users aren’t aware is, even though Windows 8 and Windows RT look the same from the outside, they are totally different under the hood. The plus […]
Archives for October 2012
Create Start Screen Shortcut On Desktop In Windows 8
In Windows 8, we have several ways to switch between the new Start screen and the legacy desktop. One can click on the desktop tile on the Start screen or press Windows logo key on the keyboard to the switch to the desktop. To switch from desktop to the Start screen, one can either press […]
Difference Between Windows 7 & Windows 8
Over the last few months, we have covered a number of tips and guides on Microsoft’s latest Windows operating system. Now that Windows 8 and Windows 8 powered PCs and tablets are up for pre-order, many users are asking one simple question: should I upgrade to Windows 8? To get an answer for the above […]
Fix: NVIDIA Control Panel Missing From Desktop Context Menu
If you have installed Windows 7 or Windows 8 on a computer powered by NVIDIA graphics card and have also installed all necessary graphics drivers, you probably have noticed the NVIDIA Control Panel entry in the desktop context menu (right-click menu). In some cases, NVIDIA Control Panel entry may not appear in the desktop context […]
How To Add Shutdown Tile To Start Screen In Windows 8
Shutting down Windows 8 can be frustrating as it’s no longer possible to access all shut down options with a click. In earlier versions of Windows, one could just open the Start menu by pressing or clicking the Start orb to access all shut down options. In Windows 8, one needs to open the Settings […]
Display System Uptime On Start Screen In Windows 8
If you don’t turn off your computer at night and leave it on for days, at times, you might want to know for how long your PC is running. The system uptime information can be helpful to troubleshoot various issues as well. In Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, we can check the system uptime […]
Enable Hidden Start Screen Animation In Windows 8
The Start screen is one of the most talked and controversial features of Windows 8 operating system. Enough has been written about the pros and cons of Start screen. Users who have been using Windows 8 with the native Start screen for a while would agree that it’s one of the best features of Windows […]
How To Use Windows Defender To Scan Files And Drives In Windows 8
Microsoft has included numerous new security features in Windows 8 to improve the PC security. One of the visible changes in the security department is the inclusion of a better security program. That’s right. Windows 8 ships with a better security software to shield your PC from viruses, malware, and other threats. Windows Defender, which […]
How To Check App Version In Windows 8
With Windows 8, Microsoft has not only introduced Modern UI Start screen but also Modern UI (aka Metro-style) apps. Windows 8 ships with a bunch of cool Metro-style apps or Modern UI apps. One can always open up the Store app and install new apps from the official Windows Store. Users who have used Windows […]
How To Use CCleaner To Clean Context Menu
CCleaner was one of the first tools released to optimize and cleanup Windows by deleting temporary files, web browsing history, and other unwanted files. Over the years, the developer of the program has updated it with a number of new functionalities and it’s now the best, free maintenance tool available for Windows. CCleaner has always […]